Stupidity and trust were in full effect this year as well, but to a better end, as the machinations of Ellen and company were completely successful in suprising me with an amazing celebration. I'd like to give a play-by-play of the evening, but seem unable to do so (I don't know if this is a result of my slightly hungover state, my sub-par writing skills, or the nature of the story). I will therefore, tell the tale in a bullet-point style.
- Ellen took me to Shoji Retreats, "Asheville's Japanese Style Outdoor Hot Tub and Massage Spa". The place is beautiful, and I was treated to a one hour hot tub soak (in a private area, with views of the mountains and a bottle of champange) and a one hour massage. This was one of the most decadent moments in my life.
- Ellen had told me that after Shoji (which was a surprise in itself) there remained two parts of the evening, both of which were mysteries to me. I was also told that I would not be spending the night in Asheville, and I assumed that part two of the evening would be some sort of dining experience.
- When we stopped by Ellen's house so that she could "pop in and grab her bag for the night" I was greeted by a large number of screaming voices (saying "Surprise!") and noisemakers. The entire house was decorated with pictures of my face (including on the inside of the toilet seat) and balloons. I was very surprised, to say the least.
- Everyone was wearing small pictures of me on their shirts, many of them quite unflattering.
- The cupcakes were decorated with pictures of me.
The whole night was amazing. So many good friends came out (on a Tuesday), we ate great food and drank good beer, and played music late into the night.
I wish I could spin this yarn in a more entertaining fashion, but I am finding this impossible, so I'll stop here. Check out the pictures below.
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